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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Brian Hoffer on July 18, 2013, 01:47:02 pm

Title: Have you ever...
Post by: Brian Hoffer on July 18, 2013, 01:47:02 pm
... worked on a bow that you plan to give someone. Then when you take that first full draw test shot you find yourself rationalizing about giving them the next one you make :P

I have been working on a red elm flat bow for my father in law and just got it fully tillered last night.  Now I will start doing the detail work (handle, finish, paint, etc).  Will post some pictures soon.
Title: Re: Have you ever...
Post by: BOWMAN53 on July 18, 2013, 02:00:25 pm
Almost every bow i make is supposed to be for my dad lol. he still hasnt gotten one yet, hehehe
Title: Re: Have you ever...
Post by: Dances with squirrels on July 18, 2013, 02:06:50 pm
Every time. My bows are never good enough in my eyes.
Title: Re: Have you ever...
Post by: BowSlayer on July 18, 2013, 03:49:52 pm
i wan't to make a bow for my GF but im not sure how well thats going to work out for me. if it breaks  :-\
Title: Re: Have you ever...
Post by: bubby on July 18, 2013, 03:50:44 pm
come on bowman it's your DAD, get that man a bow built >:D
Title: Re: Have you ever...
Post by: BOWMAN53 on July 18, 2013, 03:52:51 pm
i wan't to make a bow for my GF but im not sure how well thats going to work out for me. if it breaks  :-\

Be a man make a bow for your woman. Rawhide back it for safety.
Title: Re: Have you ever...
Post by: BOWMAN53 on July 18, 2013, 03:56:58 pm
come on bowman it's your DAD, get that man a bow built >:D

I know i know  :(  i need to make one. I did give him a wall hanger, the black locust that got compression fractures cuz it was too narrow for its weight. That should hold him off for awhile.
Title: Re: Have you ever...
Post by: BowSlayer on July 18, 2013, 03:59:44 pm
i wan't to make a bow for my GF but im not sure how well thats going to work out for me. if it breaks  :-\

Be a man make a bow for your woman. Rawhide back it for safety.

ill get on it,
Title: Re: Have you ever...
Post by: toomanyknots on July 18, 2013, 04:18:03 pm
I do that every time. I mean every single time, I have just got numb to it I guess, haha. What hurts even more is making a bow for yourself, taking the time with the perfect stave, making an absolutely phenomenal bow, and then getting rid of it anyway,  ;D. I mean it hurts, but also feels good at the same time, :).